Phaseshifter

構成数 : 1枚
合計収録時間 : 00:44:13
Redd Kross: Jeffrey McDonald (guitar, vocals); Edward Kurdziel (guitar); Gere Fennelly (piano, organ, Mellotron); Steven McDonald (bass, vocals); Brian Reitzell (drums, percussion). Recorded at NRG Studios, North Hollywood, California. All songs co-written by Jeffrey and Steven McDonald except "Crazy World" (D. Chirazi) Composers: D. Chirazi; Thomas Caffey; Bill Bartell; R. Manning; Eddie Kurdziel; Gere Fennelly; Steven McDonald ; Jeff McDonald ; Charlotte Caffey. Personnel: Jeff McDonald (vocals, guitar); Steven McDonald (vocals); Eddie Kurdziel (guitar); Gere Fennelly (piano, organ, Mellotron); Brian Reitzell (drums, percussion). Audio Mixers: Mark Guilbeault; John Agnello. Recording information: NRG, North Hollywood, CA. Photographers: Bob Cantu; Steve Housden; Vicki Berndt; Jeff McDonald . Arranger: Redd Kross. On Phaseshifter, Redd Kross has stripped away many of the '60s and '70s pop-culture trappings that figured prominently on earlier recordings (covers of Brady Bunch and Charles Manson songs, for instance). As a result, the band (led by brothers Jeffrey and Steven McDonald) have brought their strong melodic sense, psychedelic punk/metal mix, and fine harmonies to the fore on standout tracks like "Lady in the Front Row" and "Monolith." The brothers' '70s-TV obsession certainly hasn't disappeared, though, as evidenced by songs like "After School Special" and the Partridge Family-inspired cut "Dumb Angel" (Susan Dey being replaced here by keyboardist Gere Fennelly); but they seem more bent on cutting straightforward and driving, power pop/rock anthems than going in for their '80s-style, HR Pufnstuf form of garage psychedelia, and even the paisley is conspicuously missing, replaced by t-shirts and jeans. Is the shift due in part to the pervasive influence of grunge and Nirvana? Maybe. But one should remember that, as early as 1980, Redd Kross was incorporating the same Black Flag, hardcore stylings that Cobain and company were admittedly inspired by. It doesn't really matter, though, since this album stands on it own just fine, especially considering the inclusion of one of the band's best rockers ("Crazy World") and most rewarding pop tunes ("Pay for Love"). ~ Stephen Cook